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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Energy Efficiency Label on Houses
Some builders are planning to have energy-efficiency labels on newly constructed homes, similar to miles-per-gallon stickers on cars. Also, DOE is apparently working on a system to rate energy efficiency of existing homes. With such ratings it will be a … Continue reading
New Rules for Mortgage Brokers
I think you will feel better with the new rules about working through mortgage brokers. Read here for yourself about the new rules: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/realestate/20mort.html?_r=2&ref=realestate
Do you pay your rent on time?
Experian says it will include rent payments in its credit reports. Is it good news? You be the judge. For the first-time home-buyers who have paid their rents on time, this is supposed to be good news. For those who … Continue reading
Pictures from New Zealand Earthquake
Here is a link for those who have never seen a post-earthquake disaster area. Note that most collapsed buildings are “Unreinforced Masonry” (stone or brick) and “Nonductile Concrete Buildings” (the buildings that tend to “pancake” in earthquakes). In California we have somewhat … Continue reading
Value of an Energy-Efficient House
It is obvious that an energy-efficient house is worth more than another one that is not energy-efficient. But, how much is the energy-efficiency worth? Let’s say we expect to pay $300 a month more on average to heat and/or cool … Continue reading
Myths of Loma Prieta Earthquake
The Loma Prieta earthquake occurred on October 17, 1989. It measured Magnitude 6.9 on Richter scale, and its epicenter was located about 9 miles North-East of Santa Cruz. A section of the Bay Bridge, numerous buildings in San Francisco’s Marina … Continue reading
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What Is Below the Lake?
The header on this page is a view of the Crystal Springs Reservoir, which extends along Highway 280, south of San Francisco. Beyond the lake, you see the fog draping over the Santa Cruz Mountains. I love this view, and … Continue reading
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Hello World!
Here I am, entering the World of Blogging. I am excited, and I am looking forward to exchanging ideas, learning and teaching, and having lots of fun in the process.
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